Baptist Town, Mississippi
Neighborhood in Leflore, Mississippi, United States
33°31′7″N 90°11′2″W / 33.51861°N 90.18389°W / 33.51861; -90.1838938930, 38935
Baptist Town is a historical African-American neighborhood located in Greenwood, Mississippi located east of the downtown area.[1]
A Mississippi Blues Trail marker was erected in the neighborhood in 2009 noting its contribution to the blues.
Scenes from The Help (2011) were filmed in Baptist Town.[2]
Notable residents
- Morgan Freeman, Academy Award winning actor was raised in Baptist Town.
- Robert Johnson, blues singer, songwriter and musician. Lived and performed in Baptist Town.
- Honeyboy Edwards, blues guitarist and singer. Lived and performed in Baptist Town and was a close friend of Robert Johnson.
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Municipalities and communities of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
County seat: Greenwood
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